Dapeng's Time Travel Life

The moment Zhang Peng's hand touched the Starry Spirit Pearl, a sharp alarm sounded in the cave, the runes shone brightly, and a powerful restrictive force surged towards him like a raging tide. He immediately felt an invisible pressure binding him tightly, as if every inch of his skin was being pierced by countless steel needles, and the flow of power within his body slowed down.

"This restrictive power is so strong!" Zhang Peng gritted his teeth and growled. He channeled the power of the stars, the mysterious power, and the power of the universe's ruler, attempting to break free from this constraint. The three powers circulated rapidly within his body, forming a massive energy vortex that fiercely clashed with the restrictive power. However, this restriction seemed to be constructed from some ancient law. Zhang Peng's power struck it, like a mud ox entering the sea, only creating a ripple before falling silent.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Zhang Peng's forehead, and his breathing became rapid. But his eyes grew increasingly determined as he pondered to himself, "This Starry Spirit Pearl is of utmost importance; the protective restrictions behind it must be extraordinary. I cannot panic; I must remain calm and find a way to break it."

He began to carefully observe the runes around him. These runes shimmered with a mysterious light, intertwining to form a complex pattern. Relying on the knowledge he had accumulated in the cultivation world and the immortal realm, Zhang Peng attempted to decipher the meaning of these runes. Time passed second by second, and he was so immersed in studying the runes that he was completely unaware that the surrounding restrictive power was growing stronger.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Zhang Peng. He discovered a subtle connection between the runes; they seemed to be flashing in a specific rhythm. An idea struck him, and he tried to channel his inner power into the runes in a special way, following this rhythm.

As power was injected, the runes' light began to change, and the previously violent restrictive force began to loosen slightly. Seeing this, Zhang Peng was overjoyed. He increased his power output, attacking the restrictive force with all his might. "Boom!" With a loud bang, the restrictive force was finally broken, and the light permeating the cave gradually dissipated.

Zhang Peng let out a long sigh and reached out to grasp the Starry Spirit Orb. As soon as the orb touched his hand, a warm and powerful force surged into his body, resonating with his own power. He felt the orb contained a rich stellar power, a pure and powerful force, as if it were a microcosm of the universe.

"Finally, I've obtained my first Starry Spirit Orb." Zhang Peng carefully put the orb away, his eyes gleaming with joy. But he knew that his journey had only just begun, and two more Starry Spirit Orbs awaited him to find.

After leaving the cave, Zhang Peng continued his exploration of the misty forest. He knew that every step forward in this dangerous forest could lead to unknown dangers. He proceeded cautiously, remaining vigilant at all times, not overlooking any corner that might hide clues.

Deep in the forest, Zhang Peng discovered a strange lake. The lake's surface was as calm as a mirror, yet it exuded a mysterious aura. He approached the lakeshore and saw a faint light shimmering at the bottom. A thought struck him: "Could the second Starry Spirit Orb be at the bottom of this lake?"

Zhang Peng didn't rush into the water. He carefully observed the lakeside and discovered strange symbols carved on the stones. He crouched down and studied the symbols closely, trying to find a way to enter the lake bottom. After some research, he discovered that the symbols were an ancient formation; activating them in a specific order would open a passage to the lake bottom.

Zhang Peng stood up, took a deep breath, and began to activate the array by channeling his spiritual power according to the symbols. As the spiritual power was injected, the array shone brightly, and a huge whirlpool appeared in the center of the lake, with a passage leading to the bottom of the lake formed at the center of the whirlpool.

Without hesitation, Zhang Peng stepped into the passage and headed towards the bottom of the lake. A chilling aura permeated the passage, and the surrounding water pressure grew increasingly intense. He circulated his spiritual energy, forming a shield around his body to withstand the impact of the water pressure.

Finally, Zhang Peng reached the bottom of the lake. The lakebed was covered with all sorts of strange aquatic plants and glowing stones. In the center of the lake, a Starry Spirit Pearl emitting a soft blue light floated quietly. Zhang Peng was overjoyed and quickly walked forward.

However, just as he was about to reach the Spirit Pearl, a powerful current suddenly surged from the bottom of the lake, and a huge water demon leaped out of the water. This water demon was enormous, its entire body covered in blue scales, wielding a sharp trident, and its eyes flashing with a fierce light.

"Another troublesome fellow," Zhang Peng muttered. He immediately assumed a fighting stance, gathering starlight in his hands, preparing to meet the water demon's attack...